FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Average Italian Food Quiz | 10 Questions | Hobbies

My sister moved to Italy over ten years ago and has taught me everything I know on this subject. Hence I've gained over thirty pounds! And I don't care!

A multiple-choice quiz by EmLaw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
EmLaw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,923

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7099

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 86 (3/10), kitter96 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Gnocchi is a type of pasta, but with a main added ingredient. What is that main ingredient? Hint

Spinach

Potato

Parmesan

Tomato

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Tiramisu is a delicious layered dessert made with sponge fingers, coffee, mascarpone and booze. Literally translated, what does 'tiramisu' mean? Hint

'Wake me up'

'Break me up'

'Shake me up'

'Pick me up'

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Amaretti are little crunchy biscuits with the flavour of which nut? Hint

Walnut

Hazelnut

Almond

Pistachio

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What is the main flavour of tartufo, another Italian dessert? Hint

Lemon

Chocolate

Orange

Peach

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What are the main ingredient(s) of any Italian dish that is described as Florentine in culinary terms? Hint

ham

Spinach

Egg and cream

Ham and mushroom

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in pesto? Hint

Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Olive oil

Black olives

Basil

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What, in Italian, is 'prosciutto'? Hint

Ham

Sausages

Chicken

Veal

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. 'Focaccia' is a type of what? Hint

Bread

Meat

Cheese

Pasta

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is NOT a stuffed pasta dish? Hint

Agnolotti

Cappelletti

Fusilli

Tortellini

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main ingredient of passata, often used in Italian cooking? Hint

Olive oil

Black olives

Onion

Tomato

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 14 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 86: 3/10
Apr 10 2024 : kitter96: 7/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 74: 5/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 82: 10/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 90: 8/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 100: 6/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 138: 7/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gnocchi is a type of pasta, but with a main added ingredient. What is that main ingredient?

Answer: Potato

Gnocchi are usually little potato and pasta dumplings. Delicious with either a tomato or four cheese sauce or just with butter and herbs (especially sage).

2. Tiramisu is a delicious layered dessert made with sponge fingers, coffee, mascarpone and booze. Literally translated, what does 'tiramisu' mean?

Answer: 'Pick me up'

This dessert is probably my favourite. The large amounts of coffee in the recipe gave it its name.

3. Amaretti are little crunchy biscuits with the flavour of which nut?

Answer: Almond

There is also a liqueur, called Amaretto, with a similar flavour. Highly recommended!

4. What is the main flavour of tartufo, another Italian dessert?

Answer: Chocolate

Another one of my personal favourites!

5. What are the main ingredient(s) of any Italian dish that is described as Florentine in culinary terms?

Answer: Spinach

Spinach is especially yummy in cannelloni and lasagna.

6. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in pesto?

Answer: Black olives

Pesto can be used in a wide variety of dishes but I love it on its own on warm pasta with an extra sprinkling of fresh parmesan.

7. What, in Italian, is 'prosciutto'?

Answer: Ham

Equally delicious in pasta, on pizzas or just on bread.

8. 'Focaccia' is a type of what?

Answer: Bread

A yeast-based bread. Delicious warm and straight from the oven but still quite gorgeous cold.

9. Which of these is NOT a stuffed pasta dish?

Answer: Fusilli

10. What is the main ingredient of passata, often used in Italian cooking?

Answer: Tomato

Delicious on its own stirred in with hot pasta with just a little fresh parmesan sprinkled on top.

Source: Author EmLaw

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Nightmare before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.